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Dumping Syndrome
Symptoms caused by rapid emptying of gastric contents into the small intestine, common after gastric surgery.
Early dumping (15 to 30 minutes after eating): abdominal cramping, nausea, diarrhea, tachycardia, sweating, due to fluid shifts into the bowel. Late dumping (1 to 3 hours): hypoglycemia from exaggerated insulin response. MNT: small frequent meals, separation of solids from liquids, avoidance of simple sugars, emphasis on protein, fat, and complex carbohydrates with soluble fiber.
How one textbook covers it
Krause and Mahan's Food and the Nutrition Care Process, 16th ed. — Chapter 27
Early dumping (15 to 30 minutes after eating): abdominal cramping, nausea, diarrhea, tachycardia, sweating, due to fluid shifts into the bowel. Late dumping (1 to 3 hours): hypoglycemia from exaggerated insulin response. MNT: small frequent meals, separation of solids from liquids, avoidance of simple sugars, emphasis on protein, fat, and complex carbohydrates with soluble fiber.
Related terms
Bariatric Surgery, Gastrectomy, Reactive Hypoglycemia